BIMA and CICLOPE Awards announce 2026 shortlists

The BIMA Awards 2026 shortlist has been announced, highlighting achievements in the United Kingdom’s digital and tech sectors. This year’s theme, ‘Eclecticity,’ focuses on the range and originality of British digital work across categories such as Campaign, Product, and Sectors & Special Categories.

Notable shortlisted entries include Waitrose’s ‘Frontline AI Assistant’ and Audi UK’s ‘100% Accurate and on brand, 0% Shot’ AI production system. Other recognized works involve data usage by Samsung and audience acquisition models for Lloyds Banking Group.

Separately, the CICLOPE Awards 2026 has released its most diverse shortlist to date, featuring finalists from 25 different countries, including New Zealand, Taiwan, India, and Peru. The awards have expanded to include new categories such as Sustainability and Social Impact, as well as a dedicated AI Craft section to recognize innovation in the creative industry.